A lot of resources go into maintaining a hobby. For some, it’s not an issue- their parents or other family members supply the money needed to keep their hobbies going. However, not everyone is in the same financial situation. It’s hard to justify spending money when you’re trying to balance two or three jobs and also pay for rent, school supplies, and other necessities at the same time.
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For those who don’t have a lot of money to spare, here are 50 hobbies that cost little-to-no money:
1. Collecting seashells
The hobby of collecting different kinds of seashells is something that many people enjoy. You can go to the beach or even purchase them online, in bulk if you like. Shells make wonderful decorating items for your home, and they’re fairly inexpensive as well.
2. Collecting wine corks
Another option is to collect the corks from wine bottles. Many people think this is a wasteful practice, but it can actually be quite enjoyable. You never know what you might find inside of each cork! Some are plain, while others have pictures or little designs on them.
3. Making tie-dye clothing
Many young people enjoy making their own tie-dye shirts and clothes. This is a fairly easy process to do, but it does take a bit of time in order to prepare the shirt or piece of clothing beforehand. All you have to do is dye the material and then rinse it off in cold water so that it doesn’t bleed when you wash it.
4. Making your own candles
Candles can be very expensive and they aren’t great for the environment. An alternative is to make them yourself, which is fairly easy to do with a mould and some wax. There are several different moulds available at craft stores, and you always have the option of making beeswax or soy candles as well.
5. Making your own soap
A great low-cost hobby is to learn how to make your own soap from scratch. This can be a bit difficult for those who have never done it before, but there are plenty of tutorials available online that will show you exactly how to do it. You can either make soap bars or even put the mixture inside of a mould and make soap shaped like seashells, flowers or other items.
6. Making your own greeting cards
Making your own greeting cards is a great way to save money while also expressing your creativity. You can buy blank cardstock from the dollar store if you don’t have any laying around the house, and then you can draw out your own designs. This makes a wonderful hobby for both adults and children, and you never have to worry about buying one at the store unless you simply want to.
7. Making your own wine
Another hobby that many people enjoy is making their own wine from different fruits and plants around the house. This is a fairly easy process, but it does require patience as well as time. You have to let the mixture sit for several weeks before bottling it, and then you can even let it sit for a few more weeks to let the flavours mature and mix together.
8. Making your own beef jerky
Who doesn’t love beef jerky? Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to make your own at home without breaking the bank. There are many recipes available online that will show you exactly what you need to do in order to create your own jerky, and it’s a fun project for you and the family.
9. Making your own cheese
Cheese is another food that many people love to eat, but it’s also fairly expensive at the store. An easy way to save money is to make your own cheese at home without too much hassle. All you need are some milk products (fresh from the cow is best), a cheesecloth and a few other common household items.
10. Making your own bird feeders
Do you enjoy feeding birds at your home? If so, then making your own bird feeders can be a wonderful way to save money while also enjoying one of your favourite hobbies. All you need are some string, wood, peanut butter, birdseed and acrylic paints in order to make your own feeders. You can even leave them out for other animals as well.
Others include:
11. Collecting art
12. Collecting bottle caps
13. Growing plants indoors
14. Collecting rocks and crystals
15. Photographing the night sky
16. Collecting trading cards of athletes or movie stars
17. Making chocolates
18. Weaving baskets
19. Making your own lip balm
20. Making homemade jam
21. Knitting or crocheting hats to give to others
22. Growing your own flowers
23. Making jewellery
24. Collecting vinyl records.
25. Making pottery or ceramics at home
26. Learning how to spin yarn
27. Collecting recipes
28. Writing a book and self publish it on amazon kindle
29. Woodworking
30. Making your own bread
31. Learning to play the guitar
32. Learning calligraphy
33. Learning how to weld metal objects
34. Mastering a new language
35. Knitting socks for yourself and/or others
36. Playing board games with friends and family
37. Making your own flavour of soda pop at home
38. Mastering a new recipe
39. Learning how to sew
40. Mastering the art of meditation
41. Painting a new piece of artwork
42. Making your own cut-out design and putting it on a t-shirt at home
43. Creating ornaments out of driftwood that you find at the beach
44. Learning how to solve a Rubiks cube
45. Learning how to do magic tricks
46. Sewing fabric into new clothing items that fit you perfectly (made-to-measure)
47. Playing board games with your friends and family
48. Learning how to speak Spanish
49. Making new recipes using things you have around the house
50. Painting a beautiful landscape scene outside in nature by yourself.
As you can see, there are many fun and exciting hobbies for both adults and children. They’ll help to keep your mind active and give you something productive to do in order to pass the time. The best part is that they don’t require a lot of money.
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Blessing Iyamadiken loves the art of storytelling and enjoys creating all types of content from news to entertainment. She is also a feminist and very passionate about Gender Equality. In her spare time, she loves to read or binge on Netflix.
